The Chicago Bears have a very solid running back on the roster in D'Andre Swift. But, could they add another playmaker behind him?
There's been chatter linking the Bears to other running backs throughout the offseason, including Ashton Jeanty. But, they haven't made any big additions yet. Could they look to free agency for another pickup?
NFL.com's Jeffri Chadiha floated JK Dobbins as a potential fit in free agency.
"J.K. Dobbins - Chicago Bears," Chadiha said. "Chicago head coach Ben Johnson has gotten nearly everything he could ask for this offseason with one exception: There’s still a question as to whether he’ll be able to replicate the two-headed backfield monster he created when he was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. This is where Dobbins could help immensely. Johnson loved the idea of using the punishing David Montgomery with the electric Jahmyr Gibbs in the Detroit offense. That duo combined for 2,187 rushing yards in powering the league’s highest-scoring offense. As much as the Bears want to unleash quarterback Caleb Williams and a bevy of receivers this fall, improving the run game will go a long way toward making that happen.
"D’Andre Swift was a prized free-agent acquisition last year, a player who can thrive as a runner and receiver. Dobbins can do the exact same things, as long as he can stay healthy. He’s dealt with two knee injuries and an Achilles tear, but he played well in 13 games with the Chargers in 2024 (running for a career-high 905 yards and scoring nine touchdowns). Dobbins is also 26 years old, which means he would be more attractive than somebody like Nick Chubb, who is a more physical ball-carrier but also turns 30 in December.
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"The Bears already have rebuilt their interior offensive line and loaded up on pass catchers in the draft (tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III were their first two picks). It’s time to solidify the backfield and think about all the ways their offense might explode this fall."
It wouldn't hurt to make another addition and Dobbins is coming off a season in which he had a career-high 905 rushing yards in 13 games played.
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